Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $60,800 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $53,340
90th percentile $139,270
Employed locally 160
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,340
    25th
    $57,920
    50th (median)
    $60,800
    75th
    $128,510
    90th
    $139,270

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 118% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $160,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,620
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $116,130
    Lake Charles, LA $113,350
    Mississippi $112,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,810

    Nearby metros — Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,620
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $109,810
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,630

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,950
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $30,500
    Bus Drivers, School $28,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Brownsville, TX is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.78 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries?

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Brownsville, TX is 28.9% below the national median of $85,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $53,340 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,920.